Day 1-2 Westin Bay Shore,Vancouver, British Columbia
Day 2-3 The Canadian,VIA Rail’s ‘The Canadian’
Day 4-5 Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper,Alberta
Day 6 Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Lake Louise,Alberta
Day 7-8 Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Banff,Alberta
Day 9 Westin Hotel Calgary, Calgary,Alberta
Day 10 In flight
Enjoy an overnight journey aboard ‘The Canadian’ byVIA Rail viewing
coastal forests, roaring river canyons and the snowcapped peaks of the Canadian
Rockies.
See the glistening glaciers of the Albreda Icefields and Mount. Robson, the
highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.
Stand on the amazing 1,000 foot/305 metres thickAthabasca Glacier during an
exciting excursion at the Columbia Icefields.
Overnight at the magnificent Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, properly nicknamed
the ‘Castle in the Mountains’.
EXPERIENCE IT! - VIA RAIL'S ‘THE CANADIAN’
Listen to the peaceful sounds of a bygone era while natural beauty dances to
life before your eyes in a scenic wonderland; it’s a veritable journey
back in time as you travel fromVancouver to Jasper. Relax and discover the delight
of overnight training aboard VIA Rail’s ‘The Canadian’. Hailed
in 1955 as ‘the first and only all-stainless steel ‘dome’
streamliner in Canada’, ‘The Canadian’ has been exceeding
passenger expectations ever since. Enjoy first-class meals and awe-inspiring
Canadian Rockies vistas during the day. Spend the night in the comfort of your
own bed inside a private sleeping room that includes a private bath. From the
moment you board VIA Rail’s ‘The Canadian’, you’ll embrace
the nostalgia of a golden era; rail lines trace history while whisking travellers
through scenery far removed from the highway.
EXTEND YOUR STAY
Add pre nights in Vancouver from only £80 per person, per night; and/or
add post nights in Calgary from only £65 per person, per night.
CALGARY STAMPEDE 3 - 18 JULY 2010
Originating in 1912, the Calgary Stampede is the world’s largest rodeo.
On Day 9, you will travel to the Stampede grounds where you can visit the Midway,
an authentic Native North American village, various exhibits and entertainment.
This afternoon enjoy a festive show of Alberta locals at the annual rodeo show.
Later tonight you will have the opportunity to purchase* reserved seating for
a great view of the various Stampede performances including the Chuckwagon races
and musical entertainment. Please Note: On departure dates between 3 - 8 July
2010, the Calgary Stampede includes the rodeo. *Chuckwagon race excursion is
a prebookable option, please ask at time of booking for full details.
Departure Dates:
2010 - May 7, 8, 23, 24, June 4, 5, 25, 26, July 7, 8, 21, 22, August
6, 7, 25, 26, September 15, 16, October 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18
2011 - April 27, 28 |
